Foster Child (1987): Cast
Foster Child is a 1987 documentary starring Gil Cardinal and Don Cardinal. It runs 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 43 min
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Foster Child About?
The premise of Foster Child without spoilers.
Gil Cardinal, a key figure in Canadian Indigenous cinema, was born to a Métis mother and raised by a non‑Indigenous foster family. In this autobiographical documentary he seeks his biological mother and why he was removed, linking his story to Canada’s internal colonialism. It won the Special Jury Prize at Banff and several international awards.
Foster Child Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- foster child
- native canadian
- northwest territories
- alberta canada
- veteran
- painter
- metis
- incest
Foster Child Cast
Gil Cardinal leads the cast, with Don Cardinal.
- Gil Cardinal as themselves
- Don Cardinal as themselves
Seen Foster Child?
Movies Like Foster Child
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Foster, Foster Child and Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child.
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Foster 2019 -
Foster Child 2007 -
Richard Cardinal: Cry from a Diary of a Métis Child 1986 -
Amisk 1977 -
Wild Child: The Story of Feral Children 2002 -
Faded Photograph 2018 -
Indian Horse 2017 -
Prodigal Sons 2008 -
Prodigal Sons 2010 -
I Am Somebody’s Child: The Regina Louise Story 2019 -
Mother of Many Children 1977 -
Killing the Indian in the Child 2021
Foster Child FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Foster Child, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Foster Child?
Foster Child runs 43 minutes.
When was Foster Child released?
Foster Child was released on March 8, 1987.
Who is in the cast of Foster Child?
Foster Child stars Gil Cardinal and Don Cardinal.
Does Foster Child have a post-credit scene?
No. Foster Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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